Summer concerts end as Backstage begins

Colin Lake performs July 18 during the Pier Park Summer Concert Series, which continues at the Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater on July 25 with Heartbeat City.

HEATHER LEIPHART | The News Herald

By Jan Waddy | The News Herald

Published: Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 09:03 PM.

The final stretch of summer is winding down, but there still are a few more chances to hear music outdoors in a season that has been marked by stormy weather.

After “battling with Mother Nature,” Carillon Beach cancelled Monday night’s Groovin’ On the Green, but the concert returns from 7-9 p.m. July 29 on the Village Green with Ebb Tyed. The free series sponsored by Carillon Beach Institute continues Mondays through Aug. 26 with an additional Sunday, Sept. 1, concert with the Rowdies.

And Tuesday, “due to standing water in Sharon Sheffield Park and potential for more rain,” the Lynn Haven Summer Concert Seriesalso was cancelled. The Deep South Band will be rescheduled at a later date, but other upcoming artists in the free series include Latitude 29, EnTune and True Soul.

Winner of the 2010 Boston Phoenix Music Poll Awards for Best R&B Act, Dee is known for powerful live shows, where he reinvents his performances. He released “On My Mind/In My Heart” this year on Alligator Records.

“I’m a music fan first,” Dee said in a recent press release, “so it’s important to me to seek out and create with original ideas. That’s why songwriting is so important, and why I mean every word I write and sing.”

Dee has opened for Al Green, Solomon Burke, Etta James, Bettye LaVette, and blues rockers Los Lobos and the J. Geils Band, and has shared stages many times with fellow soul singer James Hunter.

“Soul music is capable of touching the greatest and most diverse group of people,” Dee said. “All the best soul music is based on shared experience. Songs have the ability to affect people, shine a light, lift them up, and push them forward. There’s hope in these songs, and people need that now more than ever.”

Soon, it will not matter what the weather is doing when the Backstage Pass concert series begins at the Marina Civic Center in downtown Panama City.

“Summer has been HOT, a little wet, but a great season for sure!” Dread Clampitt wrote in a July 22 blog. The band, which is in Chicago this weekend as part of BlogHer 2013, is playing in Panama City on Sept. 13.

During Backstage Pass, you can hang out with Dread Clampitt, as well as any of the other bands in the series, onstage while they play. Just enter through the left backstage door, where you can sit down and relax at one of the tables. Never been backstage? Go on a tour.

The Backstage Pass series is at 6:30 p.m. Fridays in August and September. Admission: $5; ages 6 and younger free; proceeds benefit Arts in Education. Cash bar and concessions will be available For more information on the series, contact the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., at 763-4696 or MarinaCivicCenter.com.

Aug. 2

JAM THERAPY: Psychedelic rock: You might have seen the young musicians at Friday Fest playing infectious sounds from their Jam Therapy EP, recorded in Nashville. The band includes lead guitarist Alejandro “Bob” Rios, Garrett J. Brown on guitar and Chase “The Ace” Morgan at the bass, as well as Drummer Joseph Melancon — a.k.a. BEEF or sometimes Egon. Described By Rios as “vintage rock” with a “modern twist,” Jam Therapy is known for conquering Battle of the Bands events from Troy, Ala., to Panama City, and playing festivals throughout the Southeast. More therapy: YouNeedJamTherapy.com

Aug. 9

SHARON CARROLL:Jazz vocals: Sharon Carroll is a classically trained vocalist with a three octave range, as well as a theatre actress with stage presence. You might have seen her perform at Firefly or G. Foley’s, where she will sing July 28, or as a featured soloist with the Panama City Pops Orchestra. She also has been performing with area jazz musicians for more than a decade. Her album “Tell Me This Day Won't End” features Amanda Matthews and other talented musicians. Her upcoming Fall 2013 CD release, “Backstage Live,” will include band members Steve Cosper on guitar, Steve Gilmore on bass, Luke Pinegar, alumni member of Go Big or Go Home, on trumpet, as well as add in the sounds of Santa Rosa vocalist/pianist Sean Dietrich.

Aug. 16

GO BIG OR GO HOME:Hits of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and now: The band started playing in 2009 for the Port St Joe High School reunion and had so much fun doing it, they decided to continue. Since then, they have played at events and venues throughout the area, including the Gulf Coast Horse Show & Music Festival and Gulf World Winter Concert Series. Front line vocals include Maxie McPherson, fiddler, and Anthony Delamont along with current band members Steve Henley (drums), David Goldflies (bass), who also is principal bassist for the Panama City Pops and former member of the Allman Brothers, Jimmy Ward (guitar), Clark Downs (guitar), Trudie Downs (piano), Robin Downs (organ), Jorge Higuera (percussion), Jason Bennett (trumpet/tenor), Jeff Tinch (trumpet), Victor Payano (saxophone), Daniel Holmes (baritone saxophone), Gary Meadows (trombone II) and Josh Scalf (trombone I). More notes: GoBigOrGoHomeBand.com

Aug. 23

HERITAGE:Reggae, pop rock: Heritage has spread its roots from Okaloosa County since breaking into the pop/reggae scene in 2009 with their debut album, “Natural High.” This album mixes Tony Verecchia’s vocals and Damien Kealoha’s ukulele sound to produce catchy originals. On July 23, the band made first stop on the Vans’ Warped Tour 2013 in Kansas City, Mo., and July 26 they are performing at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. More roots: HeritageBand.com

Aug. 30

TIDEWATER: Bluegrass: Tidewater, who you might have seen perform at The Place restaurant on Harrison Avenue, is a member of the Gulf Coast Bluegrass Music Association. The band also is performing 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 15 during the Baybreeze Concert Series in McKenzie Park.

Sept. 6

MASSALINA CARGO:Soft rock: Steve and Jenna Nagy have played their easy listening music at local bars and restaurants, including G. Foley’s. The couple’s music even includes a few originals.

Sept. 13

DREAD CLAMPITT:Bluegrass fusion: Dread Clampitt is a regular at The Red Bar in Grayton Beach, but the popular band also has upcoming summer concerts in Birmingham and Nashville. The live shows from Balder Saunders, Kyle Ogle and Kenny Oliverio and John Reinlie are known to literally shake the house at The Red Bar and leave audiences, a mix of all types, dancing. Their music is a “gumbo of influences” ranging from bluegrass, rock and roll, blues and jazz to Louisiana Bayou with three-part harmonies and little humor mixed in. More Southern funk: DreadClampitt.com.

Sept. 20

TURTLEFOOT:AmericanaFolk Rock: Turtlefoot has been playing in downtown Panama City for more than a decade, while some members have been playing together since the ’70s. The band includes Larry Hayes on bass guitar; Andrew Davis, lead vocals and guitar; Matt Law, lead vocals, backup harmonies, guitar, mandolin, bass and lap steel guitar; John Hebert, keyboards and backing vocals; Aaron Beardon, lead guitar riffs and singer-song writer; and Ron Merritt, guitar and mandolin. The musicians focus on “music with words,” a blend of old folk, rock and acoustic singer-song writer tunes with influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Townes Van Zandt.

Sept. 27

GHETTO PALACE REVUE:Rock, r&b, folk and more: This is a jam session with bands hosted by Crook Stewart III, who has been touring the world with artists such as Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Art Garfunkel for the past 20 years. Also an alumni member of Go Big or Go Home, Stewart returned from Europe on Tuesday and is always eager to promote new local talent. He hosts a monthly open jam at his Panama City residence for all musicians in the area, and the last concert of the series will be a chance for some of those musicians to get in the spotlight.

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The final stretch of summer is winding down, but there still are a few more chances to hear music outdoors in a season that has been marked by stormy weather.

After “battling with Mother Nature,” Carillon Beach cancelled Monday night’s Groovin’ On the Green, but the concert returns from 7-9 p.m. July 29 on the Village Green with Ebb Tyed. The free series sponsored by Carillon Beach Institute continues Mondays through Aug. 26 with an additional Sunday, Sept. 1, concert with the Rowdies.

And Tuesday, “due to standing water in Sharon Sheffield Park and potential for more rain,” the Lynn Haven Summer Concert Seriesalso was cancelled. The Deep South Band will be rescheduled at a later date, but other upcoming artists in the free series include Latitude 29, EnTune and True Soul.

Winner of the 2010 Boston Phoenix Music Poll Awards for Best R&B Act, Dee is known for powerful live shows, where he reinvents his performances. He released “On My Mind/In My Heart” this year on Alligator Records.

“I’m a music fan first,” Dee said in a recent press release, “so it’s important to me to seek out and create with original ideas. That’s why songwriting is so important, and why I mean every word I write and sing.”

Dee has opened for Al Green, Solomon Burke, Etta James, Bettye LaVette, and blues rockers Los Lobos and the J. Geils Band, and has shared stages many times with fellow soul singer James Hunter.

“Soul music is capable of touching the greatest and most diverse group of people,” Dee said. “All the best soul music is based on shared experience. Songs have the ability to affect people, shine a light, lift them up, and push them forward. There’s hope in these songs, and people need that now more than ever.”

Soon, it will not matter what the weather is doing when the Backstage Pass concert series begins at the Marina Civic Center in downtown Panama City.

“Summer has been HOT, a little wet, but a great season for sure!” Dread Clampitt wrote in a July 22 blog. The band, which is in Chicago this weekend as part of BlogHer 2013, is playing in Panama City on Sept. 13.

During Backstage Pass, you can hang out with Dread Clampitt, as well as any of the other bands in the series, onstage while they play. Just enter through the left backstage door, where you can sit down and relax at one of the tables. Never been backstage? Go on a tour.

The Backstage Pass series is at 6:30 p.m. Fridays in August and September. Admission: $5; ages 6 and younger free; proceeds benefit Arts in Education. Cash bar and concessions will be available For more information on the series, contact the Marina Civic Center, 8 Harrison Ave., at 763-4696 or MarinaCivicCenter.com.

Aug. 2

JAM THERAPY: Psychedelic rock: You might have seen the young musicians at Friday Fest playing infectious sounds from their Jam Therapy EP, recorded in Nashville. The band includes lead guitarist Alejandro “Bob” Rios, Garrett J. Brown on guitar and Chase “The Ace” Morgan at the bass, as well as Drummer Joseph Melancon — a.k.a. BEEF or sometimes Egon. Described By Rios as “vintage rock” with a “modern twist,” Jam Therapy is known for conquering Battle of the Bands events from Troy, Ala., to Panama City, and playing festivals throughout the Southeast. More therapy: YouNeedJamTherapy.com

Aug. 9

SHARON CARROLL:Jazz vocals: Sharon Carroll is a classically trained vocalist with a three octave range, as well as a theatre actress with stage presence. You might have seen her perform at Firefly or G. Foley’s, where she will sing July 28, or as a featured soloist with the Panama City Pops Orchestra. She also has been performing with area jazz musicians for more than a decade. Her album “Tell Me This Day Won't End” features Amanda Matthews and other talented musicians. Her upcoming Fall 2013 CD release, “Backstage Live,” will include band members Steve Cosper on guitar, Steve Gilmore on bass, Luke Pinegar, alumni member of Go Big or Go Home, on trumpet, as well as add in the sounds of Santa Rosa vocalist/pianist Sean Dietrich.

Aug. 16

GO BIG OR GO HOME:Hits of the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and now: The band started playing in 2009 for the Port St Joe High School reunion and had so much fun doing it, they decided to continue. Since then, they have played at events and venues throughout the area, including the Gulf Coast Horse Show & Music Festival and Gulf World Winter Concert Series. Front line vocals include Maxie McPherson, fiddler, and Anthony Delamont along with current band members Steve Henley (drums), David Goldflies (bass), who also is principal bassist for the Panama City Pops and former member of the Allman Brothers, Jimmy Ward (guitar), Clark Downs (guitar), Trudie Downs (piano), Robin Downs (organ), Jorge Higuera (percussion), Jason Bennett (trumpet/tenor), Jeff Tinch (trumpet), Victor Payano (saxophone), Daniel Holmes (baritone saxophone), Gary Meadows (trombone II) and Josh Scalf (trombone I). More notes: GoBigOrGoHomeBand.com

Aug. 23

HERITAGE:Reggae, pop rock: Heritage has spread its roots from Okaloosa County since breaking into the pop/reggae scene in 2009 with their debut album, “Natural High.” This album mixes Tony Verecchia’s vocals and Damien Kealoha’s ukulele sound to produce catchy originals. On July 23, the band made first stop on the Vans’ Warped Tour 2013 in Kansas City, Mo., and July 26 they are performing at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg. More roots: HeritageBand.com

Aug. 30

TIDEWATER: Bluegrass: Tidewater, who you might have seen perform at The Place restaurant on Harrison Avenue, is a member of the Gulf Coast Bluegrass Music Association. The band also is performing 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 15 during the Baybreeze Concert Series in McKenzie Park.

Sept. 6

MASSALINA CARGO:Soft rock: Steve and Jenna Nagy have played their easy listening music at local bars and restaurants, including G. Foley’s. The couple’s music even includes a few originals.

Sept. 13

DREAD CLAMPITT:Bluegrass fusion: Dread Clampitt is a regular at The Red Bar in Grayton Beach, but the popular band also has upcoming summer concerts in Birmingham and Nashville. The live shows from Balder Saunders, Kyle Ogle and Kenny Oliverio and John Reinlie are known to literally shake the house at The Red Bar and leave audiences, a mix of all types, dancing. Their music is a “gumbo of influences” ranging from bluegrass, rock and roll, blues and jazz to Louisiana Bayou with three-part harmonies and little humor mixed in. More Southern funk: DreadClampitt.com.

Sept. 20

TURTLEFOOT:AmericanaFolk Rock: Turtlefoot has been playing in downtown Panama City for more than a decade, while some members have been playing together since the ’70s. The band includes Larry Hayes on bass guitar; Andrew Davis, lead vocals and guitar; Matt Law, lead vocals, backup harmonies, guitar, mandolin, bass and lap steel guitar; John Hebert, keyboards and backing vocals; Aaron Beardon, lead guitar riffs and singer-song writer; and Ron Merritt, guitar and mandolin. The musicians focus on “music with words,” a blend of old folk, rock and acoustic singer-song writer tunes with influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Townes Van Zandt.

Sept. 27

GHETTO PALACE REVUE:Rock, r&b, folk and more: This is a jam session with bands hosted by Crook Stewart III, who has been touring the world with artists such as Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills and Nash, and Art Garfunkel for the past 20 years. Also an alumni member of Go Big or Go Home, Stewart returned from Europe on Tuesday and is always eager to promote new local talent. He hosts a monthly open jam at his Panama City residence for all musicians in the area, and the last concert of the series will be a chance for some of those musicians to get in the spotlight.

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